The average train between Kassel and Köln Hbf takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel to Köln Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Kassel and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kassel to Köln Hbf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Kassel to Köln Hbf train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Köln Hbf train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
The distance between Kassel and Köln Hbf is 182.1 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Frankfurt, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 3h 44m.